18 Questions
What is the primary duty of physicians participating in medical research?
To protect the life, health, dignity, integrity, right to self-determination, privacy, and confidentiality of personal information of research subjects
What is required prior to clinical trial participation?
Freely given informed consent
What is the purpose of an institutional review board (IRB) or independent ethics committee (IEC)?
To review and approve research protocols that ensure ethical treatment of research subjects
What is the primary focus of the Declaration of Helsinki?
Medical research involving human subjects
What is the primary condition for justifying medical research involving a vulnerable group?
The research is responsive to the health needs or priorities of the vulnerable group and cannot be carried out in a non-vulnerable group.
Who is encouraged to adopt the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki?
Others involved in medical research involving human subjects
What is the purpose of a research protocol in medical research involving human subjects?
To design and justify the research study and ensure the welfare of participants
What is essential for a clinical trial to be conducted?
Favorable opinion from an institutional review board (IRB) or independent ethics committee (IEC)
What is the responsibility of a research ethics committee in medical research involving human subjects?
To consider, comment, guide, and approve the research protocol before the study begins
What is a critical consideration when conducting medical research involving animals?
The welfare of the animals used for research must be respected
What is a key principle of scientific research involving human subjects?
The research must be based on a thorough knowledge of the scientific literature and other relevant sources of information
What is the primary role of a research protocol in ensuring the ethical conduct of medical research?
To clearly describe and justify the research study involving human subjects
What is a fundamental aspect of respect for persons in the context of research?
Providing opportunities for individuals to make choices
What is a crucial element of informed consent that ensures subjects are not coerced or unduly influenced?
Voluntariness of the consent
What is the primary purpose of ethical review committees in research?
To protect the rights and welfare of research subjects
What is a key principle of justice in the context of research?
Fairness in the distribution of benefits and burdens
What is an essential aspect of informed consent in research?
Disclosure of all potential risks and benefits
Which of the following is a key consideration in the context of vulnerable populations in research?
Protecting vulnerable populations from exploitation and harm
This quiz assesses your understanding of ethical principles in medical research, including the Declaration of Helsinki and Belmont Report, and their application in evidence-based nursing practices.
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